The majority of the United Nations General Assembly voted to approve a resolution denouncing Russia's military operation in Ukraine, 35 countries abstained with South Africa being one of them.
The party's Lerato Ngobeni said South Africa's refusal places the country on the wrong side of history along with other countries known for human right violations.
The United Nations General Assembly held an emergency Special Session on Ukraine on 28 February 2022. It will be only the 11th such session in history. This is what the Russian delegate said during the session.
The United Nations General Assembly held an emergency Special Session on Ukraine on 28 February 2022. It will be only the 11th such session in history. This is what the Ukrainian delegate said during the session. #UkraineRussia #UnitedNations
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The increase is due to additional missions assigned to the UN Secretariat, inflation and exchange rate adjustments, according to diplomats.
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Trump is able to preside over the 15-member council as the United States holds the monthly rotating presidency.
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Diplomats from every country except the US negotiated as global tensions on the issue continue to cause political upheaval and harsh anti-immigrant sentiment.
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